Exploring English Polysemy Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses the word "bark" to mean the sound a dog makes?

• The bark of the tree was rough to the touch.

• The dog began to bark loudly when the doorbell rang.

• The bark on the tree was peeling off in large pieces.

In which sentence does the word "light" mean "not heavy"?

• The room was filled with light from the large windows.

• She carried a light bag to school every day.

• He decided to light the candle for dinner.

Choose the sentence where "bank" refers to a financial institution.

• The river bank was eroding due to the heavy rain.

• She deposited her paycheck at the bank.

• They decided to bank the fire to keep it burning overnight.

Which sentence uses "current" to mean "happening now"?

• The current in the river was too strong for swimming.

• She is up to date with all the current events.

• The electrical current was measured by the technician.

Identify the sentence where "leaves" refers to parts of a plant.

• He leaves for work at 8 AM every day.

• The leaves on the tree turned golden in the fall.

• She leaves her shoes by the door.

In which sentence does "right" mean "correct"?

• Turn right at the next intersection.

• She was right about the answer to the math problem.

• He has the right to remain silent.

Choose the sentence where "spring" refers to a season.

• The spring in the mattress was broken.

• They love to plant flowers in the spring.

• He felt a spring in his step after the good news.

Which sentence uses "bat" to mean a piece of sports equipment?

• The bat flew out of the cave at dusk.

• He swung the bat and hit a home run.

• She was as blind as a bat without her glasses.

Identify the sentence where "can" means "able to."

• She opened the can of soup for lunch.

• He can play the piano beautifully.

• They decided to can the vegetables for winter.

In which sentence does "rock" mean a type of music?

• The rock was too heavy to lift.

• She loves to listen to rock music.

• He decided to rock the baby to sleep.